Purely devoted
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
When something is pure, it is uncontaminated, having integrity in its essential nature. Under the Old Covenant, God made it clear to the children of Israel that they were to be a people set apart for Himself. Many of the commands in Leviticus had to do with being separate, and keeping pure by not mixing things – not mixing meat with milk, wool with linen, Jews with heathens, righteous men with sinners. If one touched or was touched by an “unclean” thing, one was required to undertake a purification process.
In the gospels, when Jesus touched diseased people, they did not make him unclean; on the contrary, his purity made them whole. He was able to eat with prostitutes and sinners, yet his essential nature and purity were not contaminated by this contact.
Purity is a quality that can draw others to the Lord, but it must be genuine. It can only be done by the grace of God and the commitment of one’s soul. Sexual purity is a very potent testimony of God’s grace in a fallen world, and it should be important to every Christian to honor God with their body as well as with their heart and mind.
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Honor God with purity of heart. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8
Honor God with purity of mind. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8
Honor God with purity of body. You were bought with a price. Therefore honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:20
Let the power of the cross help you to live a life of purity in your spirit, soul and body. Love is patient; love is kind. 
And true love waits!
At CelebrateYourFaith.com, we have a beautiful assortment of items to encourage and celebrate purity in those who name the name of Christ. From promise rings to journals, we offer many symbols of strength and commitment for men and women.
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